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S444 SOR

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,530 mi
Last recorded132,530 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 SOR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 132,530 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 127,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 123,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 119,512 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 119,452 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upto flexi and across under rear seat (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 110,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upto flexi and across under rear seat (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 101,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 93,948 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,064 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,838 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,838 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,878 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,316 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,415 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,405 miles

Several small chips in windscreen in zone A and zone B

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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S444 SOR is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 99,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S444 SOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S444 SOR registered?

S444 SOR is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is S444 SOR safe to buy?

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